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Award of contract for new CHP Combined Heat and Power

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2025 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has awarded a contract for the installation of a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit at Darwen Leisure Centre. This contract falls under the industry category for tanks, reservoirs, and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers. The procurement process followed was a direct single tender action, specifically below the threshold. The contract period is scheduled from 1st February 2025 to 28th February 2025, with a contract value of £110,000 GBP. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 31st January 2025 and the award notice published on 6th February 2025.

This tender opportunity presents strong growth potential for businesses in the heating and power generation sectors, particularly those classified as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It offers a significant project for companies specialising in the supply and installation of CHP units. Fleet Solve, the successful supplier and an SME, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts. This award highlights the opportunities available for SMEs to engage in substantial government contracts, thereby fostering business expansion and diversification in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for new CHP Combined Heat and Power

Notice Description

Award of contract for new CHP Combined Heat and Power) unit for Darwen Leisure Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e474acf-2ccb-43e2-8990-de809fc451ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d85019a-e3cc-4cb0-82fe-4a103199099a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLEET SOLVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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